Inspiring Words Commencement Speakers Shared with 2022 Graduates
Abby Wambach, Former U.S. Soccer Player, at LMU: As you head out into the big world, forget about the big world. But don’t you dare abandon the small worlds, the ones you can see…
Stars Giving Commencement Speeches and Earning Honorary Degrees in 2022
Abby Wambach: In a speech that felt particularly poignant as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team pushed for equal pay, Wambach said to Loyola Marymount grads on May 7, “When you are the one…
Abby Wambach: “I Was Internally Screaming at Myself, ‘Why Are You Being Silent'”
The 41-year-old attended the commencement ceremony at Loyola Marymount University on Saturday, May 7. While speaking about how she learned to stand up for herself and others, Wambach recalled a meeting that included herself,…
Why Abby Wambach Interrupted an NFL Quarterback at a Board Meeting: When You Have ‘The Least Privilege, Speak Up’
At Loyola Marymount University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, Wambach told the undergraduate audience about a lesson she’s learned to consistently practice: how to stand up for both herself and others. “When you are the…
It’s Graduation Day for Undergrads at Loyola Marymount University
The morning news broadcast previewed LMU’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, with an address by Abby Wambach, as well as graduate commencement on Sunday, May 8. Source: ABC-7It’s Graduation Day for Undergrads…
Abby Wambach to LMU Grads: “There Are Worlds Out There Waiting to Be Forever Changed by You”
LOS ANGELES — Olympian, activist, and bestselling author Abby Wambach urged Loyola Marymount University graduates to “be the news” at a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7, on the Westchester campus. “The world out there is…
Abby Wambach Looks Forward
Abby Wambach, two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award, will be the featured speaker at the 110th LMU Commencement Exercises on…
